National Art Scholarship

The Reid Gorecki Memorial Scholarship

is funded by the Reid Gorecki Foundation and awarded to students who have utilized their artwork to empower their own mental health and/or directly impact youth mental health initiatives at school or in their communities.

Reid Matthew Gorecki (https://www.reidgore.com/) passed away at the age of 18 on Thursday May 11, 2023. Reid embodied an all encompassing creativity and tenderness of spirit he shared with the world through his art and his charismatic, funny, and sensitive personality. From infancy and through the entire span of his short life, his drive to make meaningful art and treat everyone with compassion and with fairness made a tremendous impact.

DEADLINE: May 3rd, 2026

• Recipient grant: $1000

The Reid Gorecki Memorial Scholarship

was lovingly established by Alicia Gorecki to honor the memory and artistic spirit of her son. Reid was passionate about two things, youth mental health and all things art. In his artist statement he said, “If someone is able to connect with something I have made, or if the work speaks to even one person, I am satisfied. I know art helps me to feel connected, not alone, and that is important for everyone.”

The recipient will receive a $1000.00 scholarship grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current class of 2026 senior on track to graduate from a high school in the United States.

• Provide an email address for official verification of eligibility.

• Must be planning to further their arts practice.

• Complete application with relevant supporting documentation including samples of your Artwork and answers to all questions.

• Deadline to apply is May 3rd, 2026.

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

• Application pre screen first two weeks of May

• Final selection determination will be notified by email and award funds will be mailed.